The information needs and labelling preferences of food allergic consumers: the views of stakeholders regarding information scenarios

Cornelisse-Vermaat, Judith R., Pfaff, Sylvia, Voordouw, Jantine, Chryssochoidis, George, Theodoridis, Gregory, Woestman, Lois, Frewer, Lynn J. (2008) The information needs and labelling preferences of food allergic consumers: the views of stakeholders regarding information scenarios. Trends in Food Science and Technology, 19 (12). pp. 669-676. ISSN 0924-2244. E-ISSN 1879-3053. (doi:10.1016/j.tifs.2008.08.003) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided)

Abstract

The information provision to food allergic consumers might be improved if new information and communication technologies were used to optimise traceability of potentially allergenic ingredients. Eight different information scenarios were developed, and their feasibility of application in European food chains discussed with different interested food chain actors in five European countries. The standardised label was chosen as a first preferred scenario, although participants were also positive about the feasibility of introducing novel ICT approaches to traceability and information delivery. Concerns were raised about accountability, upkeep of food allergy data bases, and the additional costs for the services to the food industry.

Item Type:	Article
DOI/Identification number:	10.1016/j.tifs.2008.08.003
Subjects:	H Social Sciences
Divisions:	Faculties > Social Sciences > Kent Business School
Depositing User:	Kimberley Attard-Owen
Date Deposited:	07 Dec 2015 11:32 UTC
Last Modified:	29 May 2019 16:37 UTC
Resource URI:	https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/52801 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)
Chryssochoidis, George:	https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9868-7119